Nancy Sudderth

Other Events and Attributes:

• Residence: 1850, Burke County, North Carolina
• Residence: 1860, Burke County, North Carolina

Notes:

Owned a large spread of land on the southside of the Catawba River across from her brother, Col. John Suddreth. Patrick & John operated a ferry.

Birth:
Map & History of Burke County, North Carolina http://bit.ly/Rd17uM

Nancy married Patrick Hennessa on 8 Feb 1824 in Burke County, North Carolina. Patrick (son of John Hennessee and (Elizabeth) Sumpter) was born in ~1793 in Burke County, North Carolina; died on 29 Aug 1845 in Chesterfield, Burke County, North Carolina; was buried in Sudderth Family Cemetery, Chesterfield, Burke County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Married:
, Jacob Johnson, Bondsman

1. Emanuel Augustus Hennessee was born on 26 Mar 1826 in Burke County, North Carolina; died on 22 May 1903 in Burke County, North Carolina; was buried in Gilboa Methodist Cemetery, Morganton, Burke County, North Carolina.
2. Martha Elizabeth Hennessee was born in 0___ 1828 in Burke County, North Carolina; died after 1870 in Burke County, North Carolina.
3. William Richard Hennessee was born on 6 Apr 1829 in Burke County, North Carolina; died on 11 Oct 1898 in North Cove, McDowell County, North Carolina; was buried in North Catawba Cemetery, North Cove, McDowell County, North Carolina.
4. Alexander Hennessee was born in 0___ 1829 in Burke County, North Carolina; died in 0___ 1852 in Yuba County, California; was buried in Yuba County, California.
5. Lavenia Hennessee was born in 0___ 1831 in Burke County, North Carolina; died after 1870 in Burke County, North Carolina.
6. James David "David" Hennessee was born on 1 Mar 1832 in Burke County, North Carolina; died on 28 Dec 1900 in (Burke County, North Carolina); was buried in Gilboa Methodist Cemetery, Morganton, Burke County, North Carolina.
7. Patrick Waightsill Hennessee was born in 0___ 1833 in Burke County, North Carolina; died after 1862.
8. Thomas A. Hennessee was born in 0___ 1835 in Burke County, North Carolina; died in 1862-1865.
9. Mannasa S(udderth) Hennessee was born in 0___ 1838 in Burke County, North Carolina; died in ~ 1865 in Salem, Salem County, New Jersey.
10. Myra Ann Hennessa was born on 2 Aug 1839 in Burke County, North Carolina; died on 16 May 1903 in (Burke County, North Carolina); was buried in Zion Memorial United Methodist Church Cemetery, Morganton, North Carolina.
11. Robert Jones Hennessa was born on 11 Aug 1840 in Morganton, Burke County, North Carolina; died on 11 Jun 1902 in Morganton, Burke County, North Carolina; was buried in Zion Memorial United Methodist Church Cemetery, Morganton, North Carolina.

Notes:

Facts and Events
Name Abraham Sudderth, Sr.
Gender Male
Birth? 28 December 1767 Albemarle County, Virginia
Marriage 16 Feb 1786 Burke County, North Carolina
to Martha 'Patsy' Sumpter
Death? 19 January 1853 Caldwell County, North Carolina

On August 24, 1844, the Clerk of Court for Caldwell County, North Carolina, recorded depositions of the testimony of Abraham Suddereth,Sr, age 82(?), and Henry Sumpter, age 77(?), to support the Revolutionary War pension claim of William Edmiston. The deposition also gives testimony to the frustration of 19th century documentation. Figure 3 shows how the clerk recorded Abraham's name as "Abraham Southard" in the actual deposition on page 1. Figure 4 shows how Abraham's name is shown as "Abraham Sudderth" in the summation signed by the Justice of the Peace. Figure 5 shows Abraham's signature. In addition to the confusion over names, it appears that the clerk may have reversed the two men's ages. Henry Sumpter made the US Census of 1860 where is age is listed as 94, (possibly a slight exaggeration) residing with Mary Adams, age 50.

The depsition documents are from the Bureau of Pensions file R3243.

end of profile

Abraham married Martha "Patsy" Sumpter on 16 Jan 1786 in Burke County, North Carolina. Martha (daughter of John Sumpter and Catherine Van Pelt) was born on 16 Feb 1765 in Commonwealth of Virginia; died on 5 Feb 1846 in (Lenoir, Caldwell County, North Carolina); was buried in Belleview Cemetery, Caldwell County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

?Facts and Events
Name William Sudderth
Gender Male
Birth? Abt. 1735 Albemarle County, Virginia
Marriage Abt. 1765
to Margaret 'Martha' Unknown
Death? Abt. 1785 Burke County, North Carolina

Spouse and Children

H. William Sudderth
Abt 1735 - Abt 1785
W. Margaret 'Martha' Unknown
Abt 1745 -
m. Abt. 1765
Margaret Sudderth
1765 - Bef 1840
Abraham Sudderth, Sr.
1767 - 1853
Elizabeth Sudderth
Bef 1770 -


Advisory on William Sudderth


Some sources claim that this William Sudderth married Margaret 'Patsy' Pleasants, but the William Sudderth that married Margaret Pleasants was a different William Sudderth, son of James Sudderth and Patience Sumpter. This William Sudderth married Margaret (some claim she was Margaret Sumpter, which may explain the confusion between the two William's), and died in Burke County, North Carolina in abt. 1785-1787. Additional documentation and research is needed on this family.

Information on William Sudderth

From "The History of Albemarle County, Virginia", pg. 321:

SUDDARTH

William and James Suddarth were early settlers in the county. There were undoubtedly brothers. They and their descendants were located on the south fork of Hardware, between the Cross Roads and Covesville. Previous to 1750, William bought from Abraham Venable three hundred acres of a tract of fifteen hundred which Venable had patented in 1735 in that vicinity. In the year first named, William exchanged two hundred acres with James, for the same quantity which James had purchased from the same tract. William seems to have died before 1768 (Note: this is incorrect, he apparently moved to Burke County, North Carolina, where he died in 1785), as at that time Lawrence Suddarth, apparently his son and representative (note: this may have been their brother, Lawrence Suddarth), conveyed to James the other hundred acres of William's purchase from Venable. Lawrence was a resident of Amherst, but subsequently settled in Albemarle, on Green Creek. His wife's name was Martha, and he died in 1815.

James died in 1800, and left at least three children, William, James and Mildred, the wife of John Turner. These brothers lived where the present Lunchburg Road crosses the south fork of Hardware, a mill known as Suddarth's Mill having conspicuously marked that locality for many years. In 1830, William was assessed with more than thirteen hundred acres of land. He died in 1832. It is said his wife was Martha Sumter, and his children were William H., James, Sarah, the wife of Robert Porterfield, Martha, the wife of John W. Dettor, and Mildred, the wife of William Page. His brother James (note: this was actually his brother's son, James) married Jane, daughter of John Randolph. He died about 1850, and his children were James, Randolph, William T., Mary, the wife of David Hicks, Patience, the wife of Rice Oaks, Thomas, John and Benjamin.

From "Edmondson Family Association Bulletin", Jan-Mar, 1999, pg. 40:

The wife of William Edmisten of Wilkes and Burke Counties was identified as Margaret Sudderth, the daughter of William and Margaret of Burke County, NC William Sudderth's daughter Elizabeth actually married ca 1796 to Moses Thompson and removed to Wilson County, TN.

William Edmisten's signiture appears on a receipt for his wife's received distribution from the estate of her father William Sudderth. This receipt was dated 9/24/1787.

References

Stoddard, Mary Sudduth. Stoddard-Sudduth papers. (unknown: unknown, 1959?).

end of biography

William married Margaret LNU in ~ 1765 in Albermarle County, Virginia. Margaret was born in ~ 1745 in (Albermarle County, Virginia); died in Caldwell County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Military: Revolutionary War Patriot

Notes:

Notes for John Sumpter:
From U.S. House of Representative Private Claims, Congress 3 Session 2
Petition page 315 - John Sumpter made Petition to the 3rd Congress for Claim for Compensation for making clothing. Revolutionary army and Petition reviewed by the Representative of Secretary of War and withdrew Petition to the 4th Congress, Session 1 recorded on Journal page 445 of Claims Jan. 6 1795 - John Sumpter received land Grants in the State of Kentucky

More About John Sumpter:
Military service: Bet. 1812 - 1814, War of 1812 - 7th Regiment 2nd Company Burke County, North Carolina.
Note 1: War of 1812 - Listed with Reuben Coffey.
Note 2: Burke County was formed from Rowan County in 1777..
Note 3: Caldwell County was formed from Burke and Wilkes County in 1841.

More About John Sumpter and Catherine Van Pelt:
Marriage: 1762, Albermarle County, Virginia

John married Catherine Van Pelt in 0___ 1762 in Albermarle County, Virginia. Catherine was born about 1737 in Virginia; died in 0___ 1810 in Burke County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Alt Death: 5 Apr 1762, Amherst County, Virginia

Notes:

Facts and Events
Name William Sudderth
Gender Male
Birth? Abt. 1700 Stafford County, Virginia
Marriage ABT 1720
to Parlow Mills
Alt Death? 5 APR 1762 Amherst County, Virginia
Death? 25 Dec 1762 Amherst County, Virginia

Spouse and Children
(edit)
H. William Sudderth
Abt 1700 - 1762
W. Parlow Mills
ABT 1704 -
m. ABT 1720
James Sudderth
Abt 1720 - 1800
Sarah Sudderth
ABT 1722 - 1800
Elizabeth Sudderth
ABT 1726 -
Lawrence Sudderth
ABT 1728 - 1815
Mary Sudderth
1730 - 1798
William Sudderth
Abt 1735 - Abt 1785
Charity Sudderth
Est 1738 -
Agnes Sudderth
ABT 1739 -

Will of William Sudderth

Will Extract:

Amherst County Virginia - Will Book '1' Page 04: Will written December 25, 1761 and probated April 5, 1762. The will names sons, JAMES, WILLIAM, JR, LAWRENCE; and daughters AGNES WILLIBEY, CHARITY TATE, ELIZABETH RAY, MARY SUDDARTH. MARY SUDDARTH was the administrator, qualified on probate date. Witnesses: LAWRENCE SUDDARTH, MARTHA SUDDARTH, GEORGE TAYLOR, THEOPHILUS FAVER Bondsmen: THEOPHILUS FAVER, CHARLES TATE, LAWRENCE SUDDARTH

Information on William Sudderth

Name: William SUDDARTH Given Name: William Surname: Suddarth Sex: M Birth: Abt 1700 in Stafford County,VA 1 Death: 25 Dec 1762 in Amherst County,VA 1 Change Date: 9 Aug 2002 1 Note: [Robinson.FTW]

Note: From Goochland County - VA Titheables Book 1735 - 1749: 1735 - WILLIAM SOUTHARD 1746 - THOMAS SOUTHWOTH

Note: From Goochland County, VA - Deed Book '4' - Page 158: "May 17, 1743 ABRAHAM VENABLE of Louisa County, VA to WILLIAM SUDDEF of Goochland, Planter, land in South Graden among the little mountains on the south branch of Hardware River in Goochland (Parish of St. Anne's - became Albemarle County in 1744) about 300 Acres. Witnesses: SAMUEL NUCKOLLS, ANDREW HUNTER, ROBERT PRIDDY

Note: From Abemarle Court Order Book for 1744 - 1746 Page 88: January 1745 "on petition of THOMAS WALKER for a road from the North Garden through Ivy Creek Pass to Rockfish Road. Ordered that WILLIAM SUDWORTH, HUGH DOBBINS, and JOHN LUON, or any two of them to view same and make their report thereof to the next court."

Note: From Albemarle County, VA - Deed Book '1' Page 184: "May 8, 1750 WILLIAM SUDDARTH, planter, to JAMES SUDDARTH, carpenter, in consideration of 200 acres on Red Bar Hollow, 200 acres on south branch of Hardware River, part of 300 acres bought by WILLIAM SUDDARTH from ABRAHAM VENABLE; 100 acres is where the house stands of WILLIAM SUDDARTH and is reserved for LAWRENCE SUDDARTH"

Note: From Albemarle County, VA - Deed Book '2' Page 116: "April 13, 1759 JAMES SUDDETH to WILLIAM SUDDETH, 20# for 135 acres on Hardware Branch. Witnesses: CHARLES BLANY, ABRAHAM VENABLE Patent: Mary 10, 1756 PATIENCE, wife of JAMES SUDDETH"

Note: From Albemarle County VA - Deed Book '2' Page 159: "June 20, 1759 JACOB EADES to JOHN RAMSEY, clerk, 300 acres bought from WILLIAM SUDDARTH, both sides of south fork of Totier River."

Note: From Ablemarle County, VA - Deed Book '3' Page 85: "July 9, 1761 CHARLES TATE, Amhurst planter, to JAMES SUDDARTH 20#, 109 acres on South Hardware. Witnesses: SAMUEL JORDON, WILLIAM SUDDARTH

Note: From Amherst County Virginia - Will Book '1' Page 04: "Will written December 25, 1761 and probated April 5, 1762. The will names sons, JAMES, WILLIAM, JR, LAWRENCE; and daughters AGNES WILLIBEY, CHARITY TATE, ELIZABETH RAY, MARY SUDDARTH. MARY SUDDARTH was the administrator, qualified on probate date. Witnesses: LAWRENCE SUDDARTH, MARTHA SUDDARTH, GEORGE TAYLOR, THEOPHILUS FAVER Bondsmen: THEOPHILUS FAVER,

Father: James SUDDARTH b: Abt 1680 in Overwharton Parish,Stafford County,VA
Mother: Elizabeth Travis ELLGEY b: Abt 1680
Marriage 1 Partlow MILLS
Married: Bef 1720 1
Children
Lawrence SUDDERTH
William , Jr. SUDDERTH
Agnes SUDDERTH
Charity SUDDERTH
Elizabeth SUDDERTH
Mary SUDDERTH
James SUDDERTH b: Abt 1720 in Stafford County,VA
Sources: Title: Robinson.FTW Note: Source Media Type: Other Repository:

end of profile

William married Parlow Mills in ~ 1720 in (Virginia). Parlow was born in ~ 1704 in (Virginia). [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: Miller
• Birth: 18 Aug 1695, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England

Notes:

Posted By: Ana Montero-Smith
Email: amontero@bsc.net
Subject: William Sumpter son of William Sumpter & Eliz. Patience Dulce Iveson UK>VA>NC>Ky
Post Date: June 17, 2002 at 13:17:19
Message URL: http://genforum.genealogy.com/sumpter/messages/553.html
Forum: Sumpter Family Genealogy Forum
Forum URL: http://genforum.genealogy.com/sumpter/


My line it through John Sumpter & Catherine Van Pelt, parents of Betty Sumpter. Betty married Richard Ramsey in 1781.

Your Cpt William Sumpter is brother to my John Sumpter. You will find your info on the first link I have listed below.
I had posted these links on a previous message on the Sumpter website, but since then I have found one more site of interest so check out my #6 item below.

Here are some links where I have found more info on my Ramsey & Sumpter line.

Check out the links below to view this info:

1. http://genforum.genealogy.com/sumpter/messages/180.html
This site show's Betty's Sumpter's parents as John Sumpter and Catherine Van Pelt.
John Sumpter's parents are listed as William Thomas Sumpter & Elizabeth Iveson, both from England.

2. http://genforum.genealogy.com/sumpter/messages/5.html
This one shows that John Sumpter's parents as William Sumpter and Elizabeth Iveson ( who supposedly lived to 111 yrs old)

3. http://genforum.genealogy.com/sumpter/messages/49.html
This one identifies Richard Ramsey's burial at Coopersville, Wayne Co., Ky

4. http://genforum.genealogy.com/sumpter/messages/31.html
This one identifies the wife of William Sumpter as Elizabeth Iveson but it states that she was married once before, so it's questionable if Iveson is her married or maiden name. Also this one has info on William Sumpter's death record ***

5. http://genforum.genealogy.com/sumpter/messages/179.html
This one brings up the possibility that Elizabeth Iveson's maiden name might have been Doulce, a granddaughter of Lord Bacon of England.

6. http://genforum.genealogy.com/sumpter/messages/167.html
This one show the parents of William Sumpter as Nicholas Sumpter and Katherine Mathews.

7. http://genforum.genealogy.com/sumpter/messages/505.html Shows the marriage date of William Sumpter and Elizabeth Patience Dulce Iveson as 18 Jun 1729.


I will be glad to swap info on. Please contact me if you are connected to any of these lines. Thank you

Ana Montero-Smith
101 Claire Drive
Crestview, FL .32536
amontero@bsc.net


Posted By: Ron Hooper
Email: ab4ru@aol.com
Subject: William Sumpter/John/Betty/
Post Date: September 25, 1999 at 04:26:08
Message URL: http://genforum.genealogy.com/sumpter/messages/180.html
Forum: Sumpter Family Genealogy Forum
Forum URL: http://genforum.genealogy.com/sumpter/


I descend from John Sumpter and then from his daughter Betty that married the Ramsey. Can you add any info to this line? Please e mail me at ab4ru@aol.com
Thanks Ron
Descendants of William Thomas Sumpter

1 William Thomas Sumpter d: 1752 in Albemarle County, Virginia b: 1692 in Histon, Cambridgeshire, England
. +Elizabeth Iveson m: June 18, 1729 in Hanover County, Virginia b: 1695 in England
........ 2 John Sumpter d: 1786 in Burke County, North Carolina b: 1733 in Albemarle County, Virginia
............ +Catherine Van Pelt m: 1762 d: Aft. 1809 in Burke County, North Carolina b: 1745 in Virginia Colony
................... 3 Betty Sumpter d: Aft. 1822 in Wayne County, Kentucky b: Abt. 1763 in Albemarle County, Virginia
....................... +Richard Ramsey m: 1781 in Burke County, North Carolina d: April 09, 1822 in Wayne County, Kentucky b: 1755 in Albemarle County, Virginia
.............................. 4 Catherine Ramsey d: Aft. 1861 in Macon County, North Carolina b: 1782 in Burke County, North Carolina
.................................. +Nathan DeHart m: November 06, 1803 in Burke County, North Carolina d: September 10, 1861 in Macon County, North Carolina b: February 23, 1781 in Rowan County, North Carolina
.............................. 4 Ransom Ramsey
.................................. +Elizabeth Grice
.............................. 4 Randall Ramsey
.............................. 4 Elizabeth Ramsey
.............................. 4 William Ramsey
.............................. 4 Isham Ramsey
.............................. 4 Nancy Patsy Ramsey
.............................. 4 Mary Polly Ramsey
........ 2 Thomas Sumpter d: June 01, 1832 in Statesburg, South Carolina b: August 14, 1734 in Preddy's Creek near Piney Mt, Albemarle Co, Va.
............ +Mary Cantey Jamenson m: 1767 d: 1817 in Statesburg, South Carolina b: 1723
........ 2 William Sumpter d: 1819 in Burke County, North Carolina b: October 29, 1731 in Albemarle County, Virginia
............ +Judith Randall
................... 3 William Sumpter
................... 3 John Sumpter
................... 3 Thomas Sumpter
................... 3 James Sumpter
................... 3 Fielding Sumpter
................... 3 Livinston Sumpter
................... 3 Amelia Sumpter
................... 3 Judith Sumpter
................... 3 Elizabeth Sumpter
........ 2 Patience Sumpter d: Abt. 1814 in Albemarle County, Virginia b: 1729 in Albemarle County, Virginia
............ +James Suddarth m: in Albemarle County, Virginia d: 1800 in Albemarle County, Virginia b: Abt. 1720 in Virginia
................... 3 Agnes Suddarth d: 1812 in Castalian Springs, Tennessee b: Abt. 1753 in Albemarle County, Virginia
....................... +Francis Weatherred m: Abt. 1786
................... 3 Mildred Suddarth d: Abt. 1810 in Sumner County, Tennessee b: Abt. 1755 in Albemarle County, Virginia
....................... +John Turner
................... 3 William Suddarth d: November 18, 1832 in Albemarle County, Virginia b: February 02, 1756 in Albemarle County, Virginia
....................... +Martha Patsy Pleasants m: April 01, 1786 in Goochland County, Virginia
................... 3 Sarah Suddarth d: July 1826 in Carthage, Smith County, Tennessee b: Abt. 1759 in Albemarle County, Virginia
....................... +Henry Lyon
................... 3 James Suddarth d: Abt. 1856 in Albemarle County, Virginia b: Abt. 1763 in Albemarle County, Virginia
....................... +Jane Randolph
........ *2nd Husband of Patience Sumpter:
............ +Benjamin Franklin m: Abt. 1745 d: 1751 in Albemarle County, Virginia
................... 3 Elizabeth Franklin
....................... +Clinton Coffee
................... 3 Anne Franklin d: Abt. 1797 in Albemarle County, Virginia
....................... +John Dowell
................... 3 Mary Franklin
................... 3 Dorcus Franklin d: 1800 in Albemarle County, Virginia
....................... +Claudius Buster
........ 2 Edmund Sumpter d: Aft. 1790 in Charlotte County, Virginia b: 1738 in Albemarle County, Virginia
............ +Anne Tackett
................... 3 John Sumpter d: Abt. 1855 b: Abt. 1770
....................... +Hannah Morrison
.............................. 4 William Sumpter
.............................. 4 John T Sumpter
.................................. +Louisa E Robinson







William Sumpter was born Abt. 1692 in England, and died 07 Jul 1752 in Virginia691. He married Elizabeth.

Notes for William Sumpter:

HISTORY OF THE SUMPTERS

(From materials received from John Alexander Sumpter, 1952/1932, in the form of notes in long hand by Lois Sumpter)

"The first Sumpters that came to North America were three brothers sent for back in England to do some fine mechanical work for the colonies or English Government. They were Father's Great Great Uncles (brothers of George Sumpter (1)). They fought in the Revolutionary War. One was quite a commandeer in that war. Our grandfather (George Washington Sumpter) was in Washington's Army. Father (Alexander Sumpter) was carried there in his mother's arms to see his Grandfather or our Great Great Grandfather (Henry Sumpter)**
Alexander Sumpter, Sr went to the Black Hawk Indian War in 1832 and was one of a chosen party of 22 to cross the Mississippi River and follow a small band of Indians that succeeded in crossing. He was in the last battle fought in the war.

He was in St. Louis when there were but a few houses in it and no good ones mostly Dobies and rock huts.

His Uncle John Sumpter served 3 terms in Washington's Army in the Revolutionary War. Uncle John Sumpter's son Buckhanan Sumpter was also Captain of a cannon in the Revolutionary War under Washington. Captain Buck Sumpter disobeyed orders and won a battle. He was ordered to spike his cannon, but his judgment told him victory was near and he continued firing and when the smoke cleared away the enemy was running, but not until the Americans had burned some of their property.
Our Great Grand Father was Henry Sumpter and his wife was Agness Dillon. They came from Virginia. They were tailors. They were "First Families of Virginia".
Our grand Father, George Washington Sumpter and his wife, Nancy Powers, came from East Tennessee.

John Sumpter married and lived in Souther Illinois. His children were: Ben Sumpter, Buck Sumpter, John Sumpter, Danial Sumpter. Uncle John became a very wealthy man.

He (John Sumpter) served three terms in Revolutionary War.
His son Buck Sumpter was commanding officer in that war.
Danial Sumpter was with his father in the BlackHawk war.
Polly sumptere married Robert Chopin
Sally Sumpter married Absalem Adams
Their son Jessie Adams lived at Marion Station, Marion County, Oregon

Our Uncles and Aunts
Father's (Alexander, Jr) Half-brothers:
John sumpter
Henry Sumpter
Abraham Sumpter

John Sumpter married twice.
His first wife was Nancy Caldwell

**Think this is misinterpretation of notes. George was born in 1776, so more likely that Henry was in Washington's Army, and George was carried there as a baby, not George's son.
"First Families of Virginia" states that Henry was a tailor and well-to-do, with fine property

This generation is based only on hypotheses.

As written by Jane Sumpter Malone-George on 28 Januray 1998:

"Thanks to Jim Landrum and his research, we have George Sumpter coming to America as an indentured servant 20 June 1721. Also, Jim found records showing a George Sumpter was christened to William and Elizabeth Sumpter 9 Feb 1699 in St. Brides Parish Fleet Street, London. The same parish from which George leaves for America. I had found the item about George the Immigrant in a book, Emigrants from England to America, 1718-1759 by Jack and Marian Kaminkow.

The Kaminkows listed James Gerald as the English Agent who signed George to the indenture. It is my understanding that the Agents then sold the indentures to men in the colonies which could account for not finding any record of a James Gerald in early Virginia.

The notebook written by Alexander Sumpter, Sr., of Missouri and later of Washington, stated that "Gr.Gr. Grandfather was a George Sumpter, an Englishman, a tailor by trade, a brother of Sumpters
sent to America as carpenters by the English Government to perform a fine piece of mechanical work."

I would like some comments on this: could William Sumpter, the father of General Sumter and family, Richard Sumpter of Manikintowne, and George, the immigrant, all be brothers who came
to America during the early 1700s?

As Jim Landrum wrote, Henry Sumpter who married Agnes Dillon did not name known children Richard. But John of Chesterfield did have a son Richard according to Curtis Sumpter's papers. George who married Elizabeth Gross and lived in Floyd Co,VA, did name a son Richard.

The father of the General did not have a known son named Richard. I wonder if we can begin to organize these very early Sumpters and their ancestors by such a simple method as the names they gave their children? Of course, this is not proof but it could give us clues for further search.

Please, let's have some thoughts about this.

Thanks Jane Sumpter Malone-George.

More About William Sumpter:
Occupation: Miller - Mill on Preddy's Creek near Piney Mt. Albermarle Co., Virginia.

Children of William Sumpter and Elizabeth are:
+William Sumpter, b. 23 Oct 1731, d. 1819, Burke County, North Carolina.
+John Sumpter, b. Abt. 1733, Hanover County, Virginia, d. 1787, Burke County, North Carolina.
+Thomas O. Sumpter, b. 14 Aug 1734, Hanover County, Virginia, d. 01 Jun 1832, Statesburg, South Carolina.
+Patience Sumpter, b. 1736, Hanover County or Albermarle County, Virginia, d. 1805, Albermarle County, Virginia.
Edmond Sumpter, b. 1738, Preddy's Creek Settlement, Hanover County, Virginia, d. date unknown.
Ann Sumpter, b. 1740, d. date unknown.
+Dorcas Sumpter, b. 1742, Charlottesville, Hanover County, Virginia, d. 1800.



Occupation:
- Mill on Preddy's Creek near Piney Mt. Albermarle Co., Virginia

William married Elizabeth (Iveson) on 18 Jun 1729 in Hanover County, Virginia. Elizabeth was born in 0___ 1695 in (Histon,Cambridgeshire),England; died in (Albermarle County, Virginia). [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Alt Birth: ~ 1680, King George County, Virginia
• Possessions: 10 Apr 1727; Stafford County, Virginia

Notes:

Facts and Events
Name James Sudderth
Gender Male
Birth[1] ABT 1670 Stafford County, Virginia
Alt Birth[2] 1680 King George County, Virginia
Marriage BEF 1700 prob. Stafford County, Virginia
to Elizabeth Unknown
Census[3] 10 APR 1727 James Sudduth leases land from Raleigh Travers in Stafford County, Virginia
Alt Death[4][5][2] 1753 Overwharton Parish, Stafford County, Virginia
Death[1] 13 MAR 1753 Overwharton Parish, Stafford County, Virginia

Spouse and Children

H. James Sudderth
ABT 1670 - 1753
W. Elizabeth Unknown
BEF 1683 -
m. BEF 1700
William Sudderth
ABT 1700 - 1762
Thomas Suddath
BEF 1726 - 1740/41
Mary Suddath
Bef 1727 -
James Sudduth, II
1727 - 1796


[edit]
? Information on James Sudderth
http://www.zumwalts.com/200008/d0015/g0015746.html#I16676

James SUDDERTH ABT. 1670 - 13 Mar 1753 BIRTH: ABT. 1670, , Stafford, Virginia DEATH: 13 Mar 1753, Overwharton, Stafford, Virginia Father: Lawrence SUDDARTH

Family 1 : Elizabeth Travis ELLGEY MARRIAGE: ABT. 1696 +William SUDDERTH


http://www.angelfire.com/journal2/n_woodhead/gp255.html

Family Group

Husband James Bennett Suddarth (Sudduth)

Born: approx. 1680 - Overwharton Parish, Stafford Co., Virginia
Marr: -
Died: 13 Mar 1753 - Overwharton Parish, Stafford Co., Virginia
Father: Lawrence Suddarth (Sudduth) Mother: Other Spouses:

Wife
Elizabeth Travis Ellgey

Born: -
Died: -
Father: Mother: Other Spouses:

Children
William Suddarth

Born: approx. 1700 - Overwharton Parish, Stafford Co., Virginia
Marr: 1718 - Partlow Mills
Died: 5 Apr 1762 - Amherst Co., Virginia
Thompson (Thomas) Suddarth
Born: -
Died: -
Mary Catherine Suddarth
Born: -
Died: -
James Suddarth
Born: -
Died: -
?References
? 1.0 1.1 Zumwalts.com.
? 2.0 2.1 World Family Tree, Cd number 11, Tree number 670.
? Mary Stoddard Suddath. Stoddard-Sudduth Papers, compiled by Mary Sudduth Stoddard. (reprinted by Higginson Book Company), p. 195.
1727, 10 April. Abstracts from Stafford County Deed book, 1722-1728. James Sudduth leases from Raleigh Travers land for the term of his life. Wife Elizabeth,, son Thomas. (In another place, this is written "Thompson". This son, Thomas or Thompson is not mentioned in will of James Sudduth in Stafford County in 1753).

? Mary Stoddard Suddath. Stoddard-Sudduth Papers, compiled by Mary Sudduth Stoddard. (reprinted by Higginson Book Company), p. 195.
? Mary Stoddard Suddath. Stoddard-Sudduth Papers, compiled by Mary Sudduth Stoddard. (reprinted by Higginson Book Company), pg. 184.

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Died:
in Overwharton Parish ...

James married Elizabeth Travis in (~ 1699) in (Stafford County, Virginia). Elizabeth was born in (CIRCA 1680) in (King George County, Virginia); died in (CIRCA 1760) in (Stafford County, Virginia). [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Nicholas married Katherine Matthews on 29 Apr 1688 in St Botolph, Cambridge, England. Katherine was born about 1673 in (Cambridgeshire) England; died about 1728 in Histon, Cambridgeshire, England. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Parents and Siblings
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F. David Sudduth
1620 - Aft 1660
M. Unknown
m. BEF 1645
Henry Suddath
1645 - 1731
Lawrence Sudderth
ABT 1650 -
Spouse and Children
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H. Lawrence Sudderth
ABT 1650 -
W. Unknown
m. BEF 1670
James Sudderth
ABT 1670 - 1753
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Facts and Events

Name Lawrence Sudderth
Gender Male
Birth[1] ABT 1650 Prob. Scotland
Marriage BEF 1670
to Unknown
Death[1]
One source claims that this Lawrence Sudderth died 1677 in Duxbury, Massachusetts, but this is very doubtful since his probable father, David Sudden/Sudderth was clearly located in Virginia, and the records of Lawrence Sudderth in Stafford County, Virginia are most likely of this Lawrence, who was an adult by 1680. Another Lawrence Sudduth, son of Henry Sudderth (probable brother of this Lawrence), born abt. 1672, was clearly too young to have been the same Lawrence Sudderth that is listed in the Stafford County, Virginia records listed below.



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? Records of Lawrence Sudderth
From Stafford County, VA records:

STAFFORD COUNTY VA ORDER BOOK 1680; I JOSEPH HADNUTH doe assign all my right and title of halfe ye land I bought of RICHARD AYLLIFFE in WESTMORELAND County unto JNO: SIMPSON of Stafford County, and to his heires, To have and to hold forever, for a valuable consideration already received, And I doe oblige myself to have itt recorded to him in Court att any time itt shall be required by him; In Witness whereof 1 have hereunto sett my hand this 24th day of July Anne Dom 1680 Signed Sealed and Delivered in presence of us RICHARD FLENN. JOSEPH X HADNUTH his mrke LAURENCE X SUDDARTH his mrke This Assignment vas acknowledged in ye County Court of Stafford by ye said JOSEPH HADNUTH unto ye said JNO: SIMPSON ye 8th day of Sepembr; 1680 et Recordatr.

STAFFORD COUNTY VA DEED & WILL BOOK 1689 - 1693, p.265 LAWRENCE SUDWORTH giveth for his marke wth a halfe spade on ye right ear and a hole on ye same ear the left ear cropped wth a hole slit out Recorded this 7th day of November 1692

STAFFORD COUNTY VA ORDER BOOK 1690-1692 Page 131 Court held 12th March 1690/1 36. Capt. GEORGE BRENT Attorney of NICHOS. GOODRIDGE Mariner and Master of the good ship Spencer of London sheweth that Nicholas Goodridge the plt in or about the month of may last came with his ship the Spencer into this country and brought a very considerable cargoe of goods to Trade and merchandise with the Inhabitants of the County and for their supply which goods he on board of his ship and on board of divers of his sloops he exposed to sale to any fair and honest purchaser of which many came and amongst the rest one DAVID DARNELL of freestone point within this County who dealt with the pit for a sum of Tobacco of his own particular crop at freestone point where the Tobacco he dealt for was showne to the pits receiver NATHANIEL WEBSTER who took the same and marked it for the plt virt 2 hhds No. 222 and the other 303 and soe the said Darnell had the goods he Liked for pay but see it is may it please your worships the Tobacco being left at Darnells house as the custom here is for some time and then being brought on board in order to be bulked the plt caused the Nailing and Lining to be broken and opening the caskes instead of good Tobacco found nothing but rotten Dungie Stuff god knows how old and that commixt with great Quant. of Ashes dust and sand soe that the plt caused the 2 hhds to be throwne overboard as being in no measure merchantable so that he doth in fact say David Darnell either before or after the receipt of the Tobacco as a false cheat hath cheated the plt to his damage two thousand pounds of tobacco and cask for which he brings his suit as alsoe prays David Darnell may be punished for the credit of your country and benefit of commerce which by such odious and detestable practices is much Injured and that Darnell pay costs And David Darnell by MARGARET his wife came into Court and for plea saith not guilty and for Tryal puts himself upon the Country and the plt likewise Therefore tis ordered that the Jury Enquire the Fact JONATHAN MOTTERSHED, ROBERT STREET, DAVID STRAHLAN, JOSEPH EYRES, CHRISTOPHER BUTLER, JOHN TONEY, JOHN CARR, HENRY MEREST, LAW. SUDWORTH {SUDDARTH}, WILLIAM BURTON, JOHN STOREY, WILLIAM BOWRNE which said Jurors Elected Tryed and Sworn to say the Truth of the premises say upon their Oaths We find for the pit twelve hundred pounds of tobacco and caske for damages Therefore tis ordered that Judgment shall be Entered on the Verdict of the Jury and that David Darnell shall make present payment of the sum of twelve hundred pounds of tobacco and cask unto Capt. Nicholas Coodridge with costs. Ordered that Capt. Nicholas Goodridge pay the Jury seventy two pounds of tobacco with costs. Whereas Capt. Nicholas Goodridge brought his action into this Court against David Darnell for his false cheat and did fully and legally prove David Darnell to be a Notorious knave and false cheat Therefore tis ordered that the sherif shall Immediately repair to the house of David Darnell and take him into his Custody there to remain and abide till the nest Court and that the sherif shall bring him to the next Court there to be Punished as the Law directs for such notorious cheats and cozenage also tis ordered that the sherif shall cause the pillory to be repaired against the next Court to the intent that David Darnell may be put therein and to stay and abide there for the Space of one hour and that the Clerk shall then fix upon his breast the true accompt of his wicked and notorious fact in Capitol Letters as the Law in such cases directs and Enjoyns and that the said Darnell pay this costs.

STAFFORD COUNTY VA ORDER BOOK 1690-1692 Page 134 Court held 12th March 1690/1 40. LAWRENCE SUDWORTH complains against THOMAS HOWARD in a plea of debt .. the sum of nine hundred and ten pounds of Tobacco due per account .. and Thomas Howard came into Court and legally discounted the sum of two hundred pounds of Tobacco out of the said Sum Therefore cis ordered that Thomas Howard shall make present payment of the sum of seven hundred and ten pounds of Tobacco being in full the ballance of all accompts dues and demands between them.

STAFFORD COUNTY VA DEED & WILL BOOK 1699 - 1709, pp. 348-350 An Inventory taken June 20th 1706 of the Estate of Mr. JOHN WAUGH Clerk deced .. items listed valued and totalled 51580 1/2 .. In Obedience to an ord of Court dated June 12th 1706 We the Subscribers being appointed in the same order have met at the house of John Waugh Clk deced & have appraised the aforementioned goods brought to view .. this 21st day June 1706. JOHN GRIGSBY, LAWRENCE SUDDARTH, JOHN ( ), THOMAS HARRIS. Joseph Waugh, John Waugh Sworn before John Anderson At a Court held 11th Sept. 1706 This was Exhibited in County Court as a true & perfect inventory of the Estate of John Waugh Clk deced by the oaths of Joseph Waugh & John Waugh and is ordered to be recorded and is recorded.

STAFFORD COUNTY VA DEED & WILL BOOK 1699 - 1709; pp. 471-472 In Obedience to an order of the Worshipful Court of Stafford County bearing date 13th day April 1709 we the underwritten did meet at the house of EVAN JONES deced on 26th day of April 1709 & did appraise all & singular the Estate of said Jones as was brought before us .. items listed valued and totalled 4692 .. signed by MARGT. JONES .. appraised by LAWRENCE SUDDITH, JOHN SIMPSON JUNR. .. sworn before G. ANDERSON. This was Exhibited in County Court of Stafford the 11th day May 1709 as a true & perfect Inventor; of the Estate of Evan Jones deced by oath of MARGARET JONES admx which is ordered to be recorded & is recorded.

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? Information on Lawrence Sudderth
From Genforum.com post:

Re: Lawrence Suddath b.~1679 Va. Posted by: Beverly Sullivan Date: March 04, 2000 at 19:31:11 In Reply to: Re: Lawrence Suddath b.~1679 Va. by Bob Nay of 345

Lawrence was living in Stafford co., Va. on 21 July 1680 as an adult when he witnessed a deed between James Hadweth and William Simpson. On 12 Mar. 1690 he brought suit against Thomas Howard in Stafford co. for the non - payment of a debt and on June 12, 1706 he was an appraiser of the estate of "Parson" Waugh of Overwharton Parish, in Stafford co., Va. My cousin who has done this research has him as the father of James Suddarth. James was born about 1680. If you have any other info I would like to have it. (Source: Stoddard-Sudduth Papers, pg. 153.)



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Family Group

Husband Lawrence Suddarth (Sudduth)

Born: approx. 1650 -
Marr: -
Died: -
Father: David Suddarth (Sudduth) Mother: Other Spouses:

Wife
Born: -
Died: -
Father: Mother: Other Spouses:

Children
James Bennett Suddarth (Sudduth)

Born: approx. 1680 - Overwharton Parish, Stafford Co., Virginia
Marr: - Elizabeth Travis Ellgey
Died: 13 Mar 1753 - Overwharton Parish, Stafford Co., Virginia
?References
? 1.0 1.1 Zumwalts.com.

David:

In the late 1970s, the info Lib Finger had about wife of John was "Elizabeth, maiden name unknown, and they had four children."
Separately, from late 1970s Sudderth data by Virginia Lee Satterfield and Mary Elizabeth (Sudderth) Throneburg, I find that mother of Nancy Sudderth (Mrs. Patrick) Hennessee was Martha (Patsy) Sumpter Sudderth (born February 16, 1765, and married on her 21st birthday), daughter of John and Catherine Sumpter.

Re Sumpter, see Elizabeth, older sister of Patsy S. Sudderth:

Important Link: http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/s/e/l/Sherry-H-Sellars/PDFGENE3.pdf

90. John SUMPTER, born Abt. 1733 in Hanover County, Virginia; died Abt. 1787 in Caldwell County, NC. He was the son of 180. William SUMPTER and 181. Elizabeth ----------. He married 91. Catherine VAN PELT 1762 in Virginia.
91. Catherine VAN PELT
Children of John SUMPTER and Catherine VAN PELT are:
i. Elizabeth SUMPTER, born in North Carolina.
ii. Nancy SUMPTER
45 iii. Martha "Patsy" SUMPTER, born February 16, 1765 in Virginia; died February 5, 1846; married Abraham SUDDERTH February 16, 1786.
iv. John SUMPTER, born 1767 in Virginia; died 1860 in Tennessee.
v. William SUMPTER, born 1769.
vi. James SUMPTER, born 1771.
vii. Catherine SUMPTER, born 1773.
viii. Henry SUMPTER, born 1775; died Bet. October 1860 - 1865; married Peggy ----------.
ix. Mary "Polly" SUMPTER, born 1782 in North Carolina.
x. Thomas SUMPTER, born Abt. 1784 in Wilkes County, North Carolina; died 1843 in Wayne County, Kentucky.

Could ii Elizabeth SUMPTER be wife of John Hennessee?

Also:

44. Abraham SUDDERTH, born December 28, 1767 in Albemarle County, Virginia; died January 12, 1853 in Could be January 19, 1853 - Caldwell County, NC. He was the son of 88. William SUDDERTH II and 89. Margaret ----------. He married 45. Martha "Patsy" SUMPTER February 16, 1786.
45. Martha "Patsy" SUMPTER, born February 16, 1765 in Virginia; died February 5, 1846. She was the daughter of 90. John SUMPTER and 91. Catherine VAN PELT.

Children of Abraham SUDDERTH and Martha SUMPTER are:

i. William SUDDERTH, born June 15, 1787.
ii. John SUDDERTH, born April 8, 1789.
iii. James SUDDERTH, born July 27, 1790.
iv. Emmanuel SUDDERTH, born October 11, 1791.
v. Sally SUDDERTH, born July 27, 1793; died January 19, 1841.
vi. Margaret SUDDERTH, born July 18, 1795.
vii. Catherine SUDDERTH, born May 11, 1797.
viii. Nancy SUDDERTH, born March 11, 1799.
ix. Abraham SUDDERTH, born June 15, 1800.
x. Emmanuel SUDDERTH, born February 25, 1802.
22 xi. Thomas SUDDERTH, born August 20, 1805; died August 2, 1847; married Catherine "Katie" C. HARDIN.
xii. Mira Emmely SUDDERTH, born May 18, 1809.

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Lawrence married FNU (Bennett) in ~ 1670 in (Virginia). [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Nicholas married Mary LNU(Cambridgeshire) England. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Possessions: Westmoreland County, Virginia

Notes:

Facts and Events

Name[1] David Sudduth
Alt Name David Sudden
Alt Name David Sudderth
Gender Male
Birth[1][2] 1620 Scotland
Marriage BEF 1645
to Unknown
Census[3] 15 MAR 1658/59 Listed on Deed record in Westmoreland County, Virginia
Death[1] Aft. 1660 Virginia, USA

Spouse and Children

H. David Sudduth
1620 - Aft 1660
W. Unknown
m. BEF 1645
Henry Suddath
1645 - 1731
Lawrence Sudderth
ABT 1650 -

About David Sudduth

Little is known of David Sudden (Sudduth/Sudderth/Suddath). Some sources claim that his wife's name was Marie, but records showing this have not been seen by this researcher.

He came to America abt. 1658, most likely from Scotland, and is listed in the following publication as being transported to Virginia by Col. Thomas Pettus. For transporting David Sudden (Suddath/Sudderth, etc). and 19 others, Pettus received 1001 acres of land on the Potomac in Westmoreland County, Virginia:

"Cavaliers and Pioneers", Volume I, Patent Book 4, pg 389:

COL. THOMAS PETTUS, 1000 acs. Westmoreland Co., 15 Mar 1658, p. 270, (371). Nly, upon Patomeck Cr., Ely. upon land of Sir Thomas Lunsford. Granted 10 Feb. 1652 & renewed for trans. of 20 pers: Jeninge Clauson, John Wyatt, John Harrwell, Nicholas Bond, Elizabeth Willett, Marg. Denby, Georg Huttons, Joseph Castle, James Clerke, John Doe, John Ponder, John Moodall, James Moore, Wm. Lenox, Andrew Marshall, Wm. Read, Robert Duckett, DAVID SUDDON, John Consider, Jellian Crone ( or Crons)."


David Sudden/Sudderth had two possible, perhaps probable sons, Henry Suddarth and Lawrence Suddarth. Since no will for David Sudduth has been located, proof of the identity of his wife and children is lacking. Since records of a Henry and Lawrence appear within a few years after David, they are both thought to be sons of David, but additional records are necessary to prove this relationship.

Much of the information on this family is from "The Stoddard/Suddath Papers", which has a wealth of information compiled on the Suddarth/Suddath families of early Virginia. Since this is a compilation of the research of many different researchers, there are several opinions (sometimes conflicting) regarding relationships of the early Suddarth/Suddath families, based upon this publication.

References

1.0 1.1 1.2 Ancestry.com. One World Tree (sm). (Provo, UT, USA: MyFamily.com, Inc., n.d.).
Online publication - Ancestry.com. OneWorldTree [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: MyFamily.com, Inc.

Suddath, gary - e-mail: pjsuddath@worldnet.att.net.
Mary Stoddard Suddath. Stoddard-Sudduth Papers, compiled by Mary Sudduth Stoddard. (reprinted by Higginson Book Company), p. 195.
David Sudden, March 1659 (15) Westmoreland County, Virginia. Page 270/N.M. Nugent, 1722. Deed 75. Stafford County, Virginia. To Thomas Sudden. There came John Elzey personally and adknowledgeed the with? deed unto Thomas Sudden thereupon the land was ordered to be recorded accordingly.

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David married unnamed spouse before 1645 in (Scotland). unnamed was born in (Scotland). [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]